Fulton County, Indiana solar, wind and battery storage ordinance
Solar: 1,000 ft from property lines, 1,000 ft from roads, 15 acres minimum lot. Wind: 2 × height (COMMERCIAL WECS TOWERS) from homes, 50 dBA noise limit. Every figure is quoted from the county's ordinance, read October 8, 2026.
Updated October 2026
Solar rules
7 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackEach (CSES) array and any associated features shall be set back from any adjoining property lot line, railroad and road right-of-way a minimum distance of one thousand (1000 ’ ) feet. | 1,000 ft |
Road setbackEach (CSES) array and any associated features shall be set back from any adjoining property lot line, railroad and road right-of-way a minimum distance of one thousand (1000 ’ ) feet. | 1,000 ft |
Setback from railroadEach (CSES) array and any associated features shall be set back from any adjoining property lot line, railroad and road right-of-way a minimum distance of one thousand (1000 ’ ) feet. | 1,000 ft |
Setback from Corporate Limit boundary line of a municipalityThe setback distance for the (CSES) shall be one mile from any platted community of a municipality Distance shall be measured from the center of the array to the closest Corporate Limit boundary line. | 1 mile |
Minimum lot sizeMinimum Site Area: The minimum site area for a Commercial Solar Energy System Farms (CSES) at minimum fifteen (15) acres | 15 acres |
Maximum project sizeless than 1% of the total acreage of Fulton CountyMaximum Site Area: A cap of 2,362 acres, or less than 1% of the total the acreage of Fulton County allowed to be used for Commercial Solar Farms (CSES) | 2,362 acres |
Decommissioning bondof the removal quoteThis money shall be secured in the form of a surety equal to 150% of the quote, such as surety bond, letter of credit, or other financial promise | 150% |
Source: Fulton County ordinance (PDF), read October 8, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Wind rules
4 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Setback from homesCOMMERCIAL WECS TOWERSResidential Dwellings: measured from the center of the WECS Tower to the nearest corner of the structure 2.0 times the height of the WECS Tower | 2 × height |
Setback from public conservation lands & public DNR controlled lakesCOMMERCIAL WECS TOWERSPublic Conservation Lands & Public DNR Controlled Lakes: measured from the center of the WECS Tower to the nearest point of the public conservation land property boundary 1,000 ’ | 1,000 ft |
Setback from Caston School Property BoundaryCOMMERCIAL WECS TOWERS, unless waiver grantedCaston School Property Boundary 660 ’ - unless an executed and recorded waiver with the Caston School Board is granted | 660 ft |
Noise limitAll WECS shall be located so that the level of noise produced by wind turbine is not greater than 50 dBA when measured 50 feet from the foundation of the nearest non-participating dwelling. | 50 dBA |
Source: Fulton County ordinance (PDF), read October 8, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Battery storage rules
7 figures read from the county's ordinance, each with the sentence it comes from.
| Rule and what the ordinance says | Requirement |
|---|---|
Property line setbackTier 2Each (BESS2) and any associated features shall be set back from any adjoining property lot line, railroad and road right-of-way a minimum distance of five hundred (500 ’ ) feet. | 500 ft |
Road setbackTier 2Each (BESS2) and any associated features shall be set back from any adjoining property lot line, railroad and road right-of-way a minimum distance of five hundred (500 ’ ) feet. | 500 ft |
Setback from railroadTier 2Each (BESS2) and any associated features shall be set back from any adjoining property lot line, railroad and road right-of-way a minimum distance of five hundred (500 ’ ) feet. | 500 ft |
Setback from water's edge in 10 year floodplainTier 2The setback distance for the (BESS2) shall be one thousand (1000 ’ ) feet from the water ’ s edge of any parcel located in the 10 year floodplain map. | 1,000 ft |
Maximum heightTier 2Each (BESS2) structure cannot exceed thirty-five (35 ’ ) feet in height | 35 ft |
Fence heightTier 2A fence of eight (8) feet in height shall enclose and secure the BESS. | 8 ft |
Decommissioning bondof the removal quote, Tier 2This money shall be secured in the form of a surety equal to 150% of the quote, such as surety bond, letter of credit, or other financial promise | 150% |
Source: Fulton County ordinance (PDF), read October 8, 2026. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
Indiana state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All Indiana rules and counties.
Solar standards in state law
Optional default standards for solar of 10 MW or more: they apply only in a county or town that voluntarily becomes a solar energy ready community (it may adopt looser ones), for applications filed after June 30, 2022.
| Homes (non-participating) | 250 ft |
| Property line (non-participating) | 50 ft |
| Public roads | 40 ft (interstate, state, county highways) from right-of-way |
| Public roads | 30 ft (collector), 10 ft (local) from right-of-way |
| Panel height at full tilt | 25 ft |
| Fence height | 6 ft minimum |
| Noise | 50 dBA (hourly average, at nearest non-participating dwelling) |
IC 8-1-42-1, -2, -10, -12, -16 (P.L.90-2022). Source
Wind standards in state law
Optional default standards: they apply only in a county or town that voluntarily becomes a wind energy ready community (it may adopt looser ones), for applications filed after June 30, 2022.
| Homes (non-participating) | 3 × tip height |
| Property line (non-participating) | 1.1 × tip height |
| Public roads | 1.1 × tip height (to road centerline) |
| Town limits | 1 mile (town may waive) |
| Tip height | No local cap stricter than FAA Part 77 |
| Shadow flicker | 30 hours/year |
| Noise | 50 dBA (hourly average, at dwelling wall) |
| Decommissioning | Bond: 25% of cost by commercial operation, stepping up later |
IC 8-1-41-1, -10, -11, -13, -16 (P.L.90-2022). Source
Every Indiana figure in one spreadsheet
240 figures from 28 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. Plus the 2 moratoria and bans on file and Indiana state law.
How these figures were read
We found Fulton County's own ordinance and had two AI models read it separately. A figure is shown only when both read the same number and the sentence it comes from was found in the document. Moratoria and bans are checked against the adopting document. Ordinances change and many figures apply only in some cases, so check the cited section with the county before relying on one.
Common questions
What are the solar setbacks in Fulton County, IN?
The county's ordinance sets solar facilities back 1,000 ft from property lines and 1,000 ft from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What is the minimum lot size for a solar farm in Fulton County, IN?
The ordinance sets a minimum lot size of 15 acres. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the wind turbine setbacks in Fulton County, IN?
The county's ordinance sets wind turbines back 2 × height (COMMERCIAL WECS TOWERS) from homes. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.
What are the battery storage setbacks in Fulton County, IN?
The county's ordinance sets battery storage back 500 ft (Tier 2) from property lines and 500 ft (Tier 2) from roads. Check the cited section with the county before relying on a figure.